LBHF Donors Support Purchase of Marsh's Falls
LBHF donors support the purchase of Marsh's Falls with almost $400,000 contributed - thank you everyone! Paying off the remaining mortgage remains our priority.
Our Results
- Acquired over 50 per cent of the Lower Oxtongue River for permanent protection, including 6.5 km of shoreline.
- Preserved one mile of natural shoreline and 47-acres of forest at Port Cunnington.
- Partnered with the Ontario Heritage Trust to be the steward of the 100-acre Pyke property near Brown's Brae.
- Recognized more than 30 building owners with plaques for heritage property protection.
- Encouraged the Township to create a Heritage Committee of Council to encourage protection.
- Rescued the Bigwin ferry from a sunken mooring in 1991 and conducted feasibility studies to transfer to the current Navigation Society for restoration.
- Established the Harriet T. Weaver Memorial Trust which funds two bursaries each year to assist one student from each of Bracebridge and Huntsville high schools to help pay for their first year of university or college.
Events
07.11.20
Native Species Planting To Improve Songbird & Pollinator Habitat at Marsh's Falls - July 11, 10:30AMRead More »
08.01.20
Silent Boat Rally - An Ecotour of the Lower Oxtongue River - August 1, 9:00am-1:00pmRead More »
10.10.20
Native Species Planting To Improve Songbird & Pollinator Habitat at Marsh's Falls - October 10, 10:30AMRead More »
Contact Us
Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation
P.O. Box 81
Baysville, Ontario
P0B 1A0
416-433-2174
info@lakeofbaysheritage.ca